Russia
Trade , International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
EU Prepares Response to Nord Stream US Sanctions Threat
Commission says that the threatened US sanctions could violate international law.
Exploration & Production , International , Shale Plays
Insight: Russia Takes a Leaf Out the US Shale Oil Playbook
Russia is taking a leaf out of the U.S. shale playbook so it can ramp up oil production quickly and hang on to its share of the global market when demand finally recovers after the coronavirus pandemic.
Legislation , International , Infrastructure , Pipelines
US Senators Move to Tighten Sanctions on Delayed Russia-to-Germany Gas Pipeline
U.S. senators revealed a bill on June 4 expanding sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and targeting the project Washington says will boost Moscow’s economic and political influence in Germany and other European countries.
International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
Senators Expected to Introduce Sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2
Measure by Cruz and Shaheen could be proposed by June 1.
International , Construction , Pipelines
Senators Weigh Additional Sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2
Shaheen, Cruz consider broadening the scope of their sanctions legislation.
Crude Oil , International
Russian Minister, Oil Majors Reported to Discuss Output Cut Extension
The meeting is seen as support for stabilizing oil markets.
International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
EU Court Throws Out Challenge from Russian-Backed Nord Stream 2
General Court leaves it up to the member states to enforce the rules.
Crude Oil
Ukraine’s Odessa Gets First WTI Cargo
Country has moved to diversify its supply away from Russia.
Crude Oil , International
Sources: Russian Oil Output Dips Toward OPEC+ Quota Limit
Energy Ministry ordered companies to cut production by 20%.
International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
Germany Denies Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Waiver of EU Rules
Rules apply to operation, not construction of gas pipeline.